Petition: Tell Germany to Ban Circus From Using and Abusing Animals For Show

The Reutlinger Weihnachtscircus in Germany is a famous winter circus that has put animals at the center of its performances for years.

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For years, they held an elephant captive named Mambo and forced him to perform and pull sleds through the snow. This is extremely unnatural, especially to make them do this in the snow. After spending a life of being used and abused for entertainment, Mambo died in 2020. 

In a video that went viral of Mambo several years ago, the elephant can be seen being led through the snow. The handler is holding a rod of bullhook in his hand. These devices have been used for decades to harm and abuse elephants and make them fear and comply out of fear.

Reutlinger Weihnachtscircus has not learned its lesson, as their show this year features ponies and llamas. Animals should not be used and abused for entertainment.

We can help these animals by not supporting the businesses that exploit them. Refrain from buying tickets to circuses, zoos, or movies that use wild animals. This will leave these companies with less financial Support to keep their cruel practices going. Unfortunately, not all people will stop going to circuses, so we need to make sure that they stop using animals! 

Sign this petition to tell German officials to ban Reutlinger Weihnachtscircus from using animals in its show!

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